A Peruvian tourist in transit was barred from leaving Juan Santamaría International Airport upon arriving in Costa Rica because he lacked a yellow fever vaccination. Minister of Health Mary Munive ...

Taking a bus is the cheapest way to get around Costa Rica, but it's also the most time-consuming. Bus transportation is perfect if you visit popular tourist destinations and major areas. However, if ...

Costa Rica is dealing with a noticeable drop in tourism, a vital economic driver, as visitor numbers decline in 2025. The Costa Rica Tourism Board (ICT) reports a 1.5% decrease in arrivals in January ...

We were among the first to stay at Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, on Costa Rica's stunning Peninsula Papagayo—here's the ...

Costa Rica has established itself as a global leader in ecotourism, dedicating nearly 30% of its land to protected areas. The country pioneered the Certification for Sustainable Tourism program in the ...

After his insurance company refused to pay for a sleeve gastrectomy, Matthew Smith went south. Way south! This story is part ...

The reality is that women are likely to be approached and hassled, but travelling here is just as safe as it is in many other ...

Reporter Stephen Jones experienced adrenaline and relaxation whilst in the tropical jungles of Costa Rica — eating pink ...

Costa Rica’s wildlife-rich rainforests and soaring ... Even though these spots are now on every tourist’s radar, they are still some of my favorite beaches for surfing. That’s because ...